Title
Personnel Roles In The Aac Assessment Process
Keywords
Assessment; Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC); Evaluation; Funding
Abstract
Completing an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) assessment is a complex process that involves many stakeholders and professionals. To help clarify professional roles and provide assessment guidelines, an AAC Assessment Personnel Framework was developed. This framework was adapted from the work of Beukelman, Ball, and Fager in 2008, which focused on general AAC needs (not just assessment) and concentrated specifically on adults. In contrast, the present model examines the assessment process for all individuals who require AAC. The following AAC assessment personnel are discussed: AAC finders, general practice SLPs, AAC clinical specialists, facilitators and communication partners, collaborating professionals, AAC research and policy specialists, manufacturers and vendors, funding agencies and personnel, and AAC/assistive technology agencies and personnel. Current barriers for successful assessment outcomes are discussed, and suggestions for addressing personnel-related barriers are explored. © 2012 International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication.
Publication Date
12-1-2012
Publication Title
AAC: Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Volume
28
Issue
4
Number of Pages
278-288
Document Type
Article
Personal Identifier
scopus
DOI Link
https://doi.org/10.3109/07434618.2012.716079
Copyright Status
Unknown
Socpus ID
84871557941 (Scopus)
Source API URL
https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84871557941
STARS Citation
Binger, Cathy; Ball, Laura; Dietz, Aimee; Kent-Walsh, Jennifer; and Lasker, Joanne, "Personnel Roles In The Aac Assessment Process" (2012). Scopus Export 2010-2014. 3747.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/scopus2010/3747